Godley Family Foundation
The Godley Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Saunderstown, Rhode Island. Its stated mission is to partner with innovative organizations and social enterprises on health and environmental issues around the world.
Godley Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Godley Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $47K), top state Massachusetts. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,721,448
- +32.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- +19.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $46,526
- +10.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $34,779,290
- +338.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (9 of 37, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (27% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Godley Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 516, Saunderstown, RI 02874
Phone: (401) 268-4545
Website: https://godleyfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Godley Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Association of Migraine Disorders ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 142 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says its grantmaking focuses primarily in the United States and sub-Saharan Africa. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were directed to Massachusetts (27%), Rhode Island (19%), New York (14%), Connecticut (12%), and Virginia (6%). Its website identifies Rhode Island/New England as a priority area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Godley Family Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 37 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $48K; repeat grants $46K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $35K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 276% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $900K (2019) to $1.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Association of Migraine Disorders North Kingstown, RI | General Purpose | $250,000 |
| Partners in Health Boston, MA | University of global health equity $150; ohns program/training & access $50k | $200,000 |
| Americares Stamford, CT | General Purpose | $175,000 |
| Healthcare Without Harm Reston, VA | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Rhode Island Foundation Providence, RI | Civic Leadership; Equity Leadership; General Purpose | $75,000 |
| Integrate Health Medway, MA | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Seed Global Health Boston, MA | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Last Mile Health Boston, MA | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Sanergy Inc Brookline, MA | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Earthenable Weston, MA | General Purpose | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,779,290 | $28,795,198 | $1,964,558 | $1,721,448 | 37 | $1,907,690 | $1,306,534 | $690,786 |
| 2023 | $7,937,145 | $673,216 | $1,528,882 | $1,302,200 | 31 | $1,483,783 | $620,032 | $482,213 |
| 2022 | $8,790,113 | $809,728 | $1,409,171 | $1,222,900 | 27 | $1,349,685 | $746,689 | $532,837 |
| 2021 | $9,538,741 | $1,512,531 | $1,394,591 | $1,216,200 | 26 | $1,339,696 | $1,318,129 | $623,228 |
| 2020 | $9,447,624 | $693,772 | $1,167,299 | $1,035,800 | 21 | — | $654,800 | $559,901 |
| 2019 | $9,921,151 | $1,046,966 | $1,042,120 | $899,984 | 18 | — | $793,752 | $602,008 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Godley Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $691K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s strategy connects health care and climate change with issues including poverty, food systems, gender equity, peace, and justice. In global health, it emphasizes access to care and strong, resilient health systems for underserved populations. Its climate priorities include climate mitigation and adaptation, environmental justice, sustainable agriculture, and the intersection of health and environmental sustainability. It also supports gender equality and grassroots women leaders working on health and climate issues.
Examples from 2024 grants illustrate the kinds of organizations it supports. Last Mile Health says it develops professionalized community health workers to bring services to remote communities; SEED Global Health says it works to expand access to quality care and strengthen health systems and the health workforce. The BOMA Project describes its work as economic inclusion in African drylands to reduce extreme poverty and help communities withstand crises. Sanergy says it develops sustainable sanitation infrastructure in informal urban settlements, while EarthEnable describes its work on affordable, sustainable, climate-resilient housing in Africa.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 37 grants totaling $1,721,448. Grants ranged from $1,248 to $250,000, with a median of $25,000. Notable grants included $250,000 to the Association of Migraine Disorders, $200,000 to Partners in Health, $175,000 to Americares, $100,000 to Health Care Without Harm, and $75,000 to the Rhode Island Foundation. It also gave $50,000 each to Integrate Health, SEED Global Health, Last Mile Health, Sanergy, EarthEnable, the BOMA Project, and Global Health Corps.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Frederick A. Godley III as president; Kathleen Carney-Godley, Frederick A. Godley IV, Margot C. Godley, and William M. Godley as trustees; and Ashley O. Barrett as executive director. The foundation’s website also lists Donna Parks-Tamburro as office manager.
Godley Family Foundation is led by Ashley O. Barrett, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ashley O. Barrett
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
$86K (2021) → $97K (2024)
Frederick A. Godley III
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frederick A. Godley IV
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margot C. Godley
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William M. Godley
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Carney-Godley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kathleen Godley (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $97K, to Ashley O Barrett (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Godley Family Foundation
How much does Godley Family Foundation give each year?
Godley Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 31 grants.
What is Godley Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Godley Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $46,526, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Godley Family Foundation that year got $48K on average.
Where does Godley Family Foundation give grants?
Godley Family Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Rhode Island (19%) and New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Boston, MA (4 grants), Reston, VA (2 grants) and New Haven, CT (2 grants).
Does Godley Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 76% of Godley Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Godley Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Godley Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Association of Migraine Disorders ($250,000), Partners in Health ($200,000) and Americares ($175,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Godley Family Foundation?
Godley Family Foundation reported $34.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $691K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Godley Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s strategy connects health care and climate change with issues including poverty, food systems, gender equity, peace, and justice. In global health, it emphasizes access to care and strong, resilient health systems for underserved populations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Godley Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Godley Family Foundation's EIN?
Godley Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-6465083. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Godley Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 31, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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